Stacey A. Watt MD, MBA, MHPE, FASA
Stacey A. Watt
MD, MBA, MHPE, FASA
Professional Summary:
I have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the advancement of the specialty of anesthesiology by promoting premier educational opportunities as well as inspiring research initiatives and clinical excellence within our department. As a leader within the department, I have shared my background as an educator with medical students, residents, fellows and all of the learners rotating within the operating suites. My Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) degree facilitated my efforts to lead the department in continual curriculum development in order to meet the changing needs of our students. In recognition of my efforts, I received the Distinguished Educator Award from the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Clinical excellence and the drive to provide safe, efficient and quality patient care to the residents of Western New York are at the core of our mission. In my role as chief of service for the Department of Anesthesiology within Kaleida Health, I have spearheaded quality initiatives and the development of guidelines to improve patient outcomes across our surgical specialties.
The importance of innovation and research to the advancement of our department is demonstrated through my work as a leader in Lean Six Sigma training, patent applications and as a research mentor in our T32 NIH Research Training Grant.
My research is focused on heat-related illnesses and injuries in athletes. By serving as an advisor to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and volunteering my time as an international Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) hotline consultant, I have utilized my expertise in malignant hyperthermia and heat-related illnesses to further our understanding of the link between heat, physical strain and malignant hyperthermia. As an athlete who has had the honor of representing the United States in both the U.S. Olympic Festival and Pan American Games, I provide a unique vantage point that has proven valuable in the advancement of our understanding of this disease process.
The link between our program and the Western New York community cannot be overstated. As a proud member of our community, I have worked to ensure our department places a high value on community involvement and giving back to those we serve. As a member of our local Chamber of Commerce and UB’s DoctHERS program, I am a strong believer in the need for professionals to promote gender equity and to mentor, sponsor and advocate for our next generation of healthcare leaders.
Education and Training:
- Masters of Health Professions Education, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (2022)
- MBA, Masters of Business Administration, The Heller School of Bradeis University (2020)
- Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship, SUNY at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine (2010)
- Anesthesiology Residency, SUNY at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine (2002)
- MD, Medicine, SUNY, Upstate Medical Center (2001)
- BS, Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude (1996)
Employment:
- Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, SUNY at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine (2018-present)
- Anesthesiologist, Great Lakes Anesthesiology, P.C.
- Anesthesiology Site Director, DeGraff Memorial Hospital
- Anesthesiology Site Director, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital
- Chief of Service, Kaleida Health
- Designated Institutional Official, Women and Children's Hospital
- Interim Chair, SUNY at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine (2022–2024)
- Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, SUNY at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine (2011–2018)
- Assistant Clinical Professor Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, SUNY at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine (2007–2011)
Awards and Honors:
- Program Appreciation Award (2020)
- Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology Award (2019)
- Quality Improvement Award (2015)
- Michael Adragna Excellence in Mentorship Award (2014)
- Evidence Based Medicine/Quality Improvement Award (2005)
- Frawley Research Award, Honorable Mention (2005)
- Outstanding Resident Award (2005)
- NYS Academy of Family Physicians Research Externship Award (2000)
Professional Memberships:
- Medical Society of the County of Erie; Board of Directors (2020–present)
- Zonta International Grand Island Chapter; Board of Directors (2018–present)
- Malignant Hyperthermia Association (MHAUS), Board of Directors; Board of Directors (2017–present)
- Linda Brodsky Memorial Fund, American Medical Women's Association; Advisory Board (2016–2018)
- American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), Board of Directors; Board of Directors (2016–2018)
- Malignant Hyperthermia Association (MHAUS) (2015–present)
- American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) (2015–present)
- Society for Academic Anesthesiology Associates (Sub-specialty Program Directors) (2010–present)
- Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (2009–present)
- Society for Education in Anesthesiology (2007–present)
- Medical Society of the State of New York (2003–present)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (1998–present)
- New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (1998–present)
- American Medical Association (1997–present)
Presentations:
- "The Importance of Research in STEM" Amelia Earhart Day STEM Panel (2023)
- "Anesthesiology, Who Could Ask for a Better Specialty?" Career Session Speaker, Jacobs School of Medicine (2023)
- "Leadership Skills" Second Annual Emerging Leaders Conference, Veronica E. Connor Middle School and the Grand Island Small Business Association (2023)
- "Selecting a Career That Will Last a Lifetime" Amelia Earhart Day STEM Panel (2022)
- "How to Rise and Carry: A Message on Mentorship and Sponsorship Within Academic Medicine" DoctHERS Annual Symposium, Jacobs School of Medicine (2022)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia, Heat Related Illness and Injury" New York Association of Surgical Technologists Annual Conference (2022)
- "Women in Medicine" Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo, Internal Medicine Department (2022)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia" Poison Control System Grand Rounds, California Poison Control (2022)
- "Ask the Question" Amelia Earhart Day STEM Panel (2021)
- "How to Pick a Specialty" Career Session Speaker, Jacobs School of Medicine (2021)
- "Anesthesiology, The Best Career Ever" Career Session, Jacobs School of Medicine (2020)
- "Heat Related Illness and Injury" United States Olympic and ParaOlympic Committee (2020)
- "Heat Related Illness and Injury" University of Rochester, Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds (2020)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia Mock Drill- Practical Applications" Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) Webinar Series (2020)
- "MH Crisis, Start to Finish and MH Drill Training" Grand Rounds: Catholic Health, Kenmore Mercy Hospital (2020)
- "Moving your Future Forward" Amelia Earhart Day STEM Panel (2020)
- "Emergency Preparedness and MH Crisis Readiness" Grand Rounds: Kaleida Health, Operating Room (2019)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia Mock Drill" Operating Room MH Mock Drill, University of Miami, School of Nursing (2019)
- "MH Outside the OR" Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) Webinar Series (2019)
- "Promotion and Career Advancement" Mentored Career Development Program, Jacobs School of Medicine (2019)
- "Residency Success" Annual Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Research Day, Jacobs School of Medicine (2019)
- "Operating Room Mock Drill Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis Preparedness" Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (2019)
- "Discuss your MH Questions with MHAUS" Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS) Webinar Series (2018)
- "Leading by Example" Amelia Earhart Day Women's Panel (2018)
- "Lessons Learned" Grand Island High School Senior Luncheon (2018)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia and Emergency preparedness" Kaleida Health, Operating Room Nursing Grand Rounds, Buffalo General Medical Center, Surgical Unit (2018)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis Preparedness" Operating Room Mock Drill, McLeod Seacoast Hospital (2018)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis" Western New York Emergency Nurses Association, Kenmore Mercy Hospital (2017)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia from Drills to Crisis" Operating Room MH Preparedness and Mock Drill, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2017)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia from Diagnosis to Treatment" Western New York Chapter 3307 of Association of Preoperative Registered Nurses (AORN) (2016)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia" Operating Room Mock Drill, Orlando Health Center (2016)
- "Featured Speaker: The Evolution and Acceptance of Powerful Women: The Battle Rages On." One Hundred First Annual American Medical Women's Association Conference (2016)
- "Invited Speaker, Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States (MHAUS)" Annual Hotline Consultants Meeting (2016)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia Safety" Operating Room Mock Drill, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (2016)
- "Speaker/Poster Presentation: No Time To Wait: A Quality Improvement Project Aimed at Enhancing Knowledge, Diagnosis and Treatment Of Exertional Heat Illness and Malignant Hyperthermia." European Society of Malignant Hyperthermia (2016)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia" Kaleida Health, Nursing Grand Rounds, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Labor and Delivery Unit (2015)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia: Are you ready?" Dent Neurologic Institute (2015)
- "Introductions to Anesthesiology" University at Buffalo, SUNY School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2014)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia" Kaledia Health, Nursing Grand Rounds, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2014)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia" Kaleida Health, Nursing Grand Rounds, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Surgical unit (2014)
- "Malignant Hyperthermia" Kaleida Health, Nursing Grand Rounds, DeGraff Memorial Hospital (2014)
- "MH Drills and Education" Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Operating Room, Grand Rounds (2014)
- "Nasotracheal Intubations of Pediatric Patients" University of Buffalo Mini-Medical School (2014)
- "Guest Faculty: Obstetric Emergencies" Thirty-Second Annual Can-Am Clinical Anesthesia Conference (2014)
Service Activities:
- Grand Island Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors Member (2020–present)
- Grand Island Parent Teachers Association; Vice-President of Events and Board of Directors Member (2019–2022)
- Oishei Children's Hospital Pro-AM Charity Golf Tournament. Fundraising for the Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation; Committee Member (2018–2021)
- Zonta International Amelia Earhart Day Committee. Fundraising and community activism to raise honor and promote women pursuing degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields.; Chairperson (2018–present)
- Grand Island High School Distinguished Alumni Committee. Review applicants and set up community outreach projects and interactions with alumni and high school students.; Committee Member (2018–present)
- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Clinical Competency Committee (2014–present)
- Department of Pediatric Surgery; Educational Committee (2014–present)
- Department of Anesthesiology; Executive Committee (2014–present)
- Department of Pediatric Radiology; Educational Committee (2013–2021)
- ; Educational Committee, Chairperson (2013–2018)
- ; Clinical Competency Committee, Co-Chair (2013–2017)
- Regional Workshop Committee; Regional Workshop Planning Committee (2012–2015)
- Michael Adragna Excellence in Mentorship Award Committee; Chairperson (2012–present)
- Zonta International, an international organization of professional women. Our mission is to promote advocacy, service and scholarship across all borders.; Member (2012–present)
- ; Clinical Competency Committee (2010–2013)
- Interviewer Committee; Interviewer (2006–2018)
- ; Educational Committee (2005–2013)